Yaozo Collection

Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play "Yukari no Edo-sakura"
Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play " Yukari no Edo-sakura", also known as " Sukeroku", 1784

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Fuwa Banzaemon from the Play " Ukiyozuka hiyoku no inazuma", 1774

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc (no fuwa banzaemon to) sandaime sakata hangorAc (no kosodate no kannonbAc), Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Fuwa no Banzaemon

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc no yoshidaya kizaemon, Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Yoshida-ya Kizaemon. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut

Ichikawa yaozAc, The actor Ichikawa YaozAc [holding a koto]. Torii, Kiyotsune, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26.7 x 14.1 cm

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo holding a koto. Date between 1764 and 1772

The actors Nakamura Karoku and and Ichikawa Yaozo. Print shows two actors, Nakamura Karoku and Ichikawa Yaozo, one sitting on the back of a giant toad. Date between 1830 and 1834

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, bust portrait, facing left. Date 1795

The actors Segawa Kikunojo and Ichikawa Yaozo

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the role of Fuwa no Banzaemon and Sakata Hangoro III in the role of Kosodate no Kannonbo. Print shows actors Ichikawa Yaozo III and Sakata Hangoro III. Date ca. 1795

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the role of Yoshida-ya Kizaemon. Print shows Ichikawa Yaozo III, a kabuki actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding a fan

The actors Ichikawa Ebizo and Nakamura Denkuro and Ichikawa Yaozo. Date between 1744 and 1755

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Yaozo: A Master of the Stage Step into the captivating world of Ichikawa Yaozo III, a renowned actor whose talent and versatility knew no bounds. In this enchanting portrait titled "Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, " created around 1785 by Torii Kiyonaga, we catch a glimpse of his elegance and charm as he interacts with a mysterious lady. But it is on stage where Yaozo truly shines. In "Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play 'Yukari no Edo-sakura', " he embodies the character with such intensity that one can almost feel Sukeroku's passion coursing through his veins. In another masterpiece called "Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant" from 1794-95, we witness his ability to transform himself effortlessly into various roles. His portrayal captures both strength and vulnerability, leaving audiences mesmerized. Toshusai Sharaku immortalizes Yaozo in an intriguing print titled "The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III. " With bold strokes and sharp lines, Sharaku captures not only his physical features but also hints at the depth of emotions lurking beneath the surface. One cannot forget his unforgettable performance as Fuwa Banzaemon in "Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc (no fuwa banzaemon to) sandaime sakata hangorAc (no kosodate). " The sheer power emanating from him on stage is palpable, drawing spectators into Banzaemon's tumultuous world. In yet another role, this time as Yoshidaya Kizaemon in "Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc no yoshidaya kizaemon, " Ichikawa Yaozo III captivates us once again. His expressive eyes convey every emotion imaginable, making it impossible to look away.